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Henham Park (multiple incidents) 41-28590 Memorial
Henham Park (multiple incidents), Suffolk
Comprehensive Record
The Memorial
It is maintained by Wangford with Henham Parish Council.
Type
Park monument
Inscription
[Upright Plaque]: Over This Area on 29th March 1944 Two Fully Armed Liberator Bombers from the 93rd Bomb Group Based at Hardwick Collided and Crashed on the Henham Park Estate. 17 Airmen from the Liberators Died in the Crash. In the Subsequent Massive Explosion of Bombs 19 USAAF Personnel from Rescue, Medical and Fire Fighting Units from Holton Airfield Died. This Memorial Honours Those Who Gave Their Lives in the Cause of Freedom and Marks the Enduring Regard in Which the Us 8th Air Force Is Held in East Anglia. Erected by the 8th Earl of Stradbroke 1994 to Mark the 50th Anniversary of the Tragedy. [Horizontal Plaque]: Roll of Honour of Those Who Died B24 J42-110033 2nd Lt R L Mcfetrick · 2nd Lt H Cassel Jr · 2nd Lt W H Lowry a Bombardier Known Unto God · S. Sgt C J Mead · S. Sgt C E White Sgt O J Watson · Sgt W R Bloom B24 H41-28590 2nd Lt C D Makinster · 2nd Lt R M Trask · 2nd Lt R J Poe 2nd Lt E J Morris · S. Sgt H B Larson · S. Sgt T O Byrd Sgt W J Franke · Sgt S Reinias · Sgt S T Clovis Station 365 Holton. 19 U.S.A.A.F. Personnel Died Capt S B Morrill · Cpl B Cala · Sgt · Tremblay the Remainder Known Unto God
LocationApproximate Location
Henham Park (multiple incidents), Suffolk, Suffolk
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What Happened
On 29 March 1944, two B-24 Liberators of the 93rd Bomb Group, based at Hardwick, departed on a bombing mission to the St Nazaire U-boat pens. Over Henham Park in Suffolk, B-24J 42-110033 *Arizona Rambler* and B-24 41-28590 collided in mid-air. The disaster claimed nineteen lives, among them 2nd Lieutenant Max E. Dailey, aged 21. The two aircraft were crewed by McFetrick's crew aboard 41-28590 and Makinster's crew aboard *Arizona Rambler*.
Community Connection
It honors those who lost their lives and commemorates the enduring regard for the US 8th Air Force in East Anglia.
Remembrance
An annual commemorative service is held on November 5th-9th, 2026.
Memorial Renovation
Halesworth Lions volunteered to renovate the memorial with help from local firms after noticing it had fallen into a dilapidated state.
93rd Bomb Group Reunion(November 5th-9th, 2026)
Annual reunion event for the 93rd Bomb Group Association
Remembrance of 2Lt. Max E. Dailey(August 1, 1943)
Commemoration of 2Lt. Max E. Dailey who was lost during Operation Tidal Wave
Aircraft & Operation Details
Aircraft Type
B-24 42-110033 "Arizona Rambler" and B-24 41-28590
Serial Number
42-110033 and 41-28590
Squadron
93rd BGStation
Hardwick (USAAF)
Date of Loss
1944-03-29
Crew (1 member)
Memorial Care
parish council
Organisation
Wangford with Henham Parish Council
Local Contacts
These local organisations are connected to this memorial and may be able to help with information or visits.
Beccles Royal British Legionbritish legion
Local remembrance and memorial support
Wangford with Henham Parish Councilparish council
Local authority responsible for memorial upkeep
Further Reading
IWM War Memorials RegisterRetrieved 2026-03-23
IWM registers this memorial commemorating B-24 Liberators 42-110033 and 41-28590 of the 93rd Bomb Group USAAF. The two aircraft collided while forming up for a mission to Brunswick on 29 March 1944 and crashed onto the Henham estate.
What you'll find: Memorial honoring B-24 Liberators 42-110033 and 41-28590 in Henham Park from USAAF's 93rd Bomb Group.
IWM memorial reference 20621Mission target was Brunswick, GermanyMid-air collision during formation assembly
American Air MuseumRetrieved 2026-03-23
The American Air Museum records 42-110033 'Arizona Rambler' as a B-24H from the 330th Bomb Squadron, 93rd Bomb Group ('The Travelling Circus'). The aircraft collided with 41-28590 during assembly over Henham Park. Only three of the 20 airmen survived the initial crash, and a subsequent explosion during rescue operations killed 19 additional personnel from rescue, medical, and fire-fighting units at nearby Holton Airfield.
What you'll find: Explore American Air Museum's detailed records of Arizona Rambler B-24H and 41-28590 collision incident at Henham Park Memorial.
330th Bomb Squadron, 93rd BG 'The Travelling Circus'Only 3 of 20 aircrew survived19 rescue/medical/fire personnel also killed in secondary explosionTotal death toll approximately 36
Traces of WarRetrieved 2026-03-23
Traces of War documents the memorial erected by the Sixth Earl of Stradbroke to mark the 50th anniversary of the collision. The memorial stands on a private estate and is only accessible on open days or by arrangement.
What you'll find: Henham Park's Memorial: Sixth Earl's tribute to collision victims' 50th anniversary.
Memorial erected for 50th anniversary by Earl of StradbrokeLocated on private estate, limited public access
US War MemorialsRetrieved 2026-03-23
Listed in the US War Memorials registry as the Henham Park B-24 Collision Memorial, commemorating one of the deadliest non-combat incidents involving the 93rd Bomb Group in the UK.
What you'll find: The tragic Henham Park B-24 Collision Memorial honoring the 93rd Bomb Group's deadliest non-combat incident at US War Memorials.
Registered in US War Memorials database
93rd Bomb Group AssociationRetrieved 2026-04-09
93rd Bomb Group Association — official association website with group history, Roll of Honor, crew photos, and memorial information
What you'll find: Explore the 93rd Bomb Group Association's website for comprehensive historical details, Roll of Honor, crew photographs, and Memorial information at Henham Park.
93rd BG based at RAF Hardwick (Station 104), Norfolk328th, 329th, 330th, 409th Bombardment Squadrons391 missions flown, 670 KIA, 100 aircraft MIAFirst B-24 group in 8th Air Force to bomb occupied Europe
Nearby Memorials
Sources
IWM War Memorials Register (retrieved 2026-03-23)
American Air Museum (retrieved 2026-03-23)
Traces of War (retrieved 2026-03-23)
US War Memorials (retrieved 2026-03-23)
93rd Bomb Group Association (retrieved 2026-04-09)
Geograph Suffolk (website)
Credits & Acknowledgements
Record compiled by
Keith Binley
Last updated 2026-04-09
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